Since the Rotary Peace Centers program began in 2002, more than 1,800 fellows have graduated and are now working in peace and development in more than 140 countries. If you haven’t already, NOW is the time for clubs to work with their District Rotary Foundation Chair or Peace Fellowship subcommittee to recruit candidates for Rotary Peace Fellowships. The Foundation will award up to 130 fellowships to experienced peacebuilders from around the world for study at our Rotary Peace Centers. They can earn a master’s degree or advanced professional development certificate in disciplines related to peace and development.

Applications open February 1st and close on May 15th. Peace fellows will begin their studies in 2026 at our partner universities in Australia, Japan, Sweden, Türkiye, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Find out who is eligible and how they can apply. The Foundation pays for tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Clubs and districts do not need to provide funding in order to recommend fellowship candidates. Use this referral form to have information sent to potential candidates.